LAST 1010 Introduction to Latin American Studies

LAST 1010 Introduction to Latin American Studies
Introduction to Latin American Studies
Majors and minors in Latin American Studies must take LAST 101, a wide-ranging interdisciplinary discussion of Latin America with an emphasis on the 20th century. The course probes the social and cultural institutions and production of modern Latin America through the concepts of Encounter, Identity, Nation, and Welfare. Readings, lectures, discussions, and media presentations are integral components of the course.The objective of the course is to introduce students to the region, institutions, and cultural production of Latin America. Students will become familiar with the physical, political, and cultural boundaries of the region and then examine modern Latin America through the use of case studies, primary source materials, discussion and current research. Several sections of this course are offered during the fall and summer semesters. LAST 101 is designated a service learning course.Notes: Fulfills the University's Comparative Cultures and International Perspectives and Perspectives Outside the European Tradition distribution requirementscredit hours: 3